Brian The EmpireGaza is facing a man-made drought as its water systems collapse, the United Nations’ children agency said on Friday. “Children will begin to die of thirst … Just 40% of drinking water production facilities remain functional,” UNICEF spokesperson James Elder told reporters in Geneva. Story by Catherine Viette.
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Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil walked out of a Louisiana immigrant detention center on Friday, hours after a judge ordered his release, a major victory for rights groups that challenged what they called the Trump administration’s unlawful targeting of a pro-Palestinian activist. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Masurier.
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02:16 Ukraine: life in a drone stricken Kyiv building
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Israel-Iran War: “People are sitting on the floor.” FRANCE 24 paid a visit to the Dizengoff shopping centre in Tel Aviv, where the parking lot has been converted into an underground bomb shelter
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US VP Vance says troops still ‘necessary’ in Los Angeles despite relative calm
US Vice President JD Vance met with Marines who have been deployed to Los Angeles. © Patrick T. Fallon, AFP
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Paris’ iconic cauldron from the Olympic Games returns to light up summer nights
Paris’ iconic cauldron from the Olympic Games returns to light up summer nightsThe iconic helium-powered balloon that attracted myriads of tourists during the Paris Olympic Games is making a comeback to light up the French capital’s skyline
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Romania finally gets a prime minister, budget crisis PM Bolojan’s first test
Romania finally gets a prime minister, budget crisis PM Bolojan’s first testRomania’s President Nicusor Dan nominated Ilie Bolojan, leader of the National Liberal Party, after weeks of coalition talks. Now, the biggest challenge in the new government’s hands will be tackling the budget crisisRomania’s new pro-Western president, Nicusor Dan, on Friday nominated Ilie Bolojan, leader of the pro-European National Liberal Party (PNL), as the country’s next prime minister. AP
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50% chance of a tropical depression forming off the coast of Central America within 7 days
50% chance of a tropical depression forming off the coast of Central America within 7 daysAn area of low pressure may develop off the coast of Central America and southern Mexico early next week
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Cyprus’ lyrical duelists spit fierce rhymes as they battle it out to the licks of a fiddle
Cyprus’ lyrical duelists spit fierce rhymes as they battle it out to the licks of a fiddleOn the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, rap battles are performed to the accompaniment of lute and fiddle
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Indians stretch, breathe and balance to mark International Day of YogaThousands of people across India stretched themselves in public parks and on sandy beaches to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga by practising the ancient physical, mental and spiritual discipline
